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Vanderbilt Holds Off Mississippi State to Win Its First SEC Game 25-17
Vanderbilt’s defense held Mississippi State to 71 first-half yards and four straight three-and-outs before Brock Taylor’s field goals secured the win.
- On Saturday, Vanderbilt defeated Mississippi State 25-23, securing its first Southeastern Conference win of the 2026 season and snapping a five-game losing streak in Starkville.
- The Commodores established a 16-0 halftime lead, relying on dominant defense that forced four consecutive three-and-outs and limited Mississippi State to just 71 total yards in the first half.
- Mississippi State cut the deficit to 16-14 in the third quarter after quarterback A.J. Swann connected with Sanfrisco Magee on a 65-yard touchdown and Will Whitson recorded a scoop-and-score.
- Surviving a late comeback attempt, Vanderbilt held firm when Cole Spence recovered an onside kick in the final minute, securing the 25-23 victory over the Bulldogs.
- Next week, Vanderbilt hosts Alabama while Mississippi State faces Auburn on Saturday, with the Commodores seeking to build momentum from their breakthrough conference win.
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Vanderbilt holds off Mississippi State to win its first SEC game 25-17
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thesportsleader.comBrock Taylor’s 6 FGs help Vanderbilt net first SEC win
Behind six field goals from Brock Taylor -- including two beyond 50 yards -- Vanderbilt notched its first Southeastern Conference win of the season, beating Mississippi State 25-23 Saturday in Starkville, Miss.Taylor drilled a 55-yard kick with 1:46 re...
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